79R15887 MDM-D By: Flynn H.R. No. 1589R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for celebration, and on April 24, 2005, E. J. "Buddy" and Clara Pringle observed this momentous occasion in their marriage; and WHEREAS, The couple met when Mr. Pringle was stationed in New Jersey with the U.S. Army, and they were married on April 24, 1955; and WHEREAS, A nurturing homemaker throughout her marriage, Mrs. Pringle has maintained a welcoming environment for her family and their circle of loved ones; Mr. Pringle is enjoying a well-deserved retirement from the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company; and WHEREAS, Treasured by their family, Mr. and Mrs. Pringle take great delight in their children and their spouses, Theresa Dewberry, Tracy and Ronnie Batie, Tonya and Ed King, and David and Amy Pringle, and through the years, they have happily welcomed the arrival of 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, For half a century, this devoted couple have shared the myriad blessings of marriage and parenthood, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring them at this special time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby warmly congratulate Buddy and Clara Pringle on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them heartfelt best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Pringle as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.